Why Is Ellen DeGeneres Leading a Tuxedo-Clad Flash Mob?

The message: everyone gets to go to the Oscars.

Ellen DeGeneres is hosting the 2014 Academy Awards, and even though the nominees have yet to be announced, the hype machine is already in motion. This promo, which was directed by Paul Feig (who was at the helm of Bridesmaids) features Ellen and 250 tuxedo-clad men and women dancing to Fitz and The Tantrums track "The Walker." Feig said that he wanted the promo's message to be "that everyone gets to go to the Oscars this year".

"Paul Feig has a reputation of being hilarious and nice and smart, and I thought this was a great idea. I loved it. And I want to be in Bridesmaids 2, so two plus two—great Oscar promo, Bridesmaids 2, ker-ching," DeGeneres joked. How they'll top Amy Poehler and Tina Fey's second go-around hosting the Golden Globes, though, we'll have to wait until March 2 to see.